Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Job Posting - Housing Counselor

Housing Counselor, Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations of Philadelphia, Inc.

Posted on: November 19, 2012

The Housing Counselor works directly with clients and organizations to support moderate and low-income clients overcome barriers to housing and financial stability. The Counselor provides group and individual counseling to clients in both English and Spanish regarding pre-purchase, foreclosure and diversion, budgeting, credit, rent rebates, and delinquent real estate taxes, although the majority of the work will be with clients in financial crisis and foreclosure. The Counselor is expected to actively participate in the Save Your Home Hotline program to help clients in the Philadelphia foreclosure diversion court. The Counselor works closely with funding organizations and coalitions including the Office of Housing and Community Development, Ceiba, Nueva Esperanza, and the Office of Housing and Urban Development. Counselor will attend all required meetings and network with other organizations to provide comprehensive referrals for clients who need additional services.